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Graffiti Artist Arrested for Defacing Public Property

Local Police Department Releases Statement on Recent Vandalism

Suspect Faces Charges of Criminal Mischief and Defacement

Local police have arrested a graffiti artist for defacing public property in the downtown area. The suspect, who has been identified as John Doe, is currently being held in the city jail and faces charges of criminal mischief and defacement.

According to police, Doe was caught in the act of spray-painting a wall near a local park. Officers responded to the scene and arrested Doe without incident. Police say that Doe admitted to vandalizing the wall and several other public properties in the area.

The arrest of Doe comes as part of a larger crackdown on graffiti in the city. In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of graffiti incidents reported in the city, and police have been working to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible.

Police are urging the public to report any suspicious activity or graffiti incidents to the police department immediately. They say that graffiti is not only a crime, but it also damages the appearance of the community and can make residents feel less safe.